• Job Description

  Req#: 5938375003

  Background

  Blue Meridian Partners is a pioneering philanthropic model for finding and funding scalable solutions to the problems that limit economic mobility and trap America’s young people and families in poverty.
  
  We know solutions exist, but even the most promising strategies cannot reach far enough, fast enough without significant, long-term investment. We bring an innovative investor mindset backed by a decades-long track record to the pursuit of upward economic mobility for individuals and communities. Core to our mission is addressing systemic inequities and the injustices they create. By pooling resources, our Partners can unlock substantial philanthropic capital and invest effectively and efficiently.
  
  Anchored by our carefully tested, performance-based investing approach, Blue Meridian Partners makes strategic, long-term investments across multiple portfolios aimed at boosting economic mobility from cradle to career. We support nationwide and place-based strategies to amplify impact across the country and within specific communities. We identify visionary social sector leaders who address key drivers of poverty – including youth unemployment, unplanned pregnancy, and engagement with the criminal justice system – and invest the flexible, upfront capital they need to dream bigger and exponentially expand their reach, influence, and impact.
  
  We are constantly learning, exploring, and seeking out new collaborations in relentless pursuit of creating lasting impact at scale that can change the life trajectories of millions of young people and families in America. Blue Meridian is staffed by an experienced team of results-focused leaders, and we welcome other mission-driven champions to join us.

  Position Profile

  As a member of Blue Meridian’s Executive Office, the Director supports externally facing priorities and initiatives involving the CEO and/or President. In partnership with the Chief of Staff, the Director leads and executes projects with the potential to expand Blue Meridian Partners impact and influence, such as new collaborations or strategic partnerships; opportunities for thought leadership and external engagement; and development and ongoing management of key relationships.

  The Director works very closely with both the CEO and the President, reports to the Chief of Staff, and collaborates with colleagues in the Executive Office, to maximize the value and impact of the CEO’s and the President’s respective time.

  Position Type

  Exempt

  Location

  New York City. Hybrid working arrangement allowed.

  Primary Responsibilities

  The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

  • Collaborate with the CEO, President and Chief of Staff to design, direct and execute externally facing projects that have the potential to extend Blue Meridian Partners impact and influence, such as pilots to explore new growth and partnership opportunities, such as pilot projects providing strategic advisory supports to Blue Meridian Partners.
  • Develop compelling content from concept to final product, undertake research, and conduct data-driven analyses required for highly compelling external materials, communications and Powerpoint presentations.
  • Support the CEO and the President to prepare for and follow up on external meetings and engagements, including directing and guiding all relevant meeting preparation, developing agendas and cascading notes and decisions to other Blue Meridian team members.
  • Lead processes to develop and ensure effective relationship management of key external partnerships and stakeholders.
  • Vet and help Blue Meridian executive leaders prepare for public speaking or other public engagements, including conducting research and make recommendations on invitations received by the CEO and the President.
  • Proactively track and report on progress towards monthly and quarterly priorities and deadlines, anticipate potential conflicts, and make strategic recommendations for prioritization.
  • Research, monitor and disseminate information on emerging economic, social and political external trends related to Blue Meridian's mission and work in philanthropy, social and economic mobility and impact investing.
  • Collaborate with and advise Executive Office colleagues responsible for managing Blue Meridian's corporate priorities, calendaring and task management, to ensure the CEO’s and the President’s responsibilities on externally facing workstream are strategically well aligned with their other leadership responsibilities.
  • Manage relationships with consultants and external parties on behalf of the Executive Office.

  Qualifications

  Required

  • Aligned with Blue Meridian’s mission and core values; committed to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including demonstrated expertise in the substantive areas of Blue Meridian's investing strategy and priorities.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects, workflows, and/or teams for high profile, senior-level (C-level or equivalent) principals.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience being able to independently produce compelling PowerPoint presentations and written content used to inform and influence external audiences (memos, correspondence, talking points).
  • Strong skills in developing and managing relationships, and comfortable engaging with and presenting at senior levels.
  • Highly organized and strong ability to effectively prioritize competing demands. Strong track record in project management of complex workflows.
  • Highly energetic, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial, able to balance a meticulous and highly rigorous professional approach with a flexible and empathetic responsiveness to the needs of others. While skilled at thinking and working independently and advocating own point of view, respects and solicits the contributions of others.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills with a professional and genial demeanor, and the ability to work with and lead people with different backgrounds and experiences.
  • Strong computer skills with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to master new software quickly.
  • Willing to travel as needed.

  Preferred

  • Experience working in strategy consulting or related role.
  • Perspective from direct experience living or working in communities with significant low income or otherwise disenfranchised peoples.
  • Experience with Asana (or similar project management software), Microsoft Dynamics CRM and SharePoint is a plus.

  Hiring Salary

  Blue Meridian Partners aims to provide a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

  The hiring salary for this position is $220,000. In addition to the base salary, each member of Blue Meridian is eligible to receive a performance based variable incentive bonus.

  Blue Meridian also provides generous benefits including:

  • Employer contributions to a retirement savings plan
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage with minimal employee contribution
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off including vacation/personal days, paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and week-long office closures in the summer and winter
  • Internal and external professional development opportunities
  • Home Office set-up allowance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Hybrid work arrangement

  [1] This position description is a guide to the primary duties and functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and may be revised to meet the changing needs of Blue Meridian Partners at the sole discretion of management.

  Blue Meridian Partners is committed to equal employment opportunity, without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. These opportunities include all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including (but not limited to) recruiting, hiring, job assignment, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotion, and termination.

• About the company

  Blue Meridian Partners is a philanthropic model for finding and funding scalable solutions to the problems that trap young people and families in poverty.

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